New drug may slash heart risks after attack, study finds

NCT ID NCT04951856

First seen Jan 09, 2026 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 15 times

Summary

This study tests whether a powerful cholesterol-lowering drug called evolocumab can help people who have had a heart attack. About 2,166 participants will receive either evolocumab or standard care. The goal is to see if the drug lowers LDL cholesterol more effectively and reduces the risk of death or unplanned hospital visits.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • ACTION Group, Institut de Cardiologie, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Pitié Salpêtrière (APHP), UPMC

    Paris, 75013, France

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